FIE FOUNDATION a charity trust established
in 1970, belongs to well known 'Fie
Group of Industries' Ichalkaranji, Maharashtra
State. The Chairman of Fie Group, Shri P. D. Kulkarni,
who is also the trustee of FIE FOUNDATION',
established the 'FIE FOUNDATION' trust
a sole vision of recognizing & awarding eminent personalities
of India in different fields for their contribution to
the nation and society. And also recognizing and to encourage
budding talents in different fields. Shri P. D. Kulkarni
a self made man himself and a technocrat of exceptional
standards humbly acknowledge that this mission is a modest
philanthropic gesture.

The
awards are generally selected form the following fields,-
Engineering , Science & Technology , Humanities, Education,
Agriculture, Music & Arts, Sports, Literature, Child
Artist and Local talents. The highest award conferred
is 'Rashtrabhushan Awards'. The awards are given every
year in a grand ceremony held in Ichalkaranji in January/February
at the hands of eminent dignitaries. A few of Chief guests
who have grace the occassion are hon'ble Ex. Prime minister
of India Shri. Chandrashekhar, hon'ble Ex. Chief Minister
of Maharashtra Shri. Manohar Joshi, Shri Dilip Kumar,
well-known Cine actor, Shri Rahul Bajaj, well-known industrialist.

FIE FOUNDATION would like to contribute
with humanity to social responsibility by honoring the
celebrities in various walks of human life who have shown
their merits in outstanding contributions in enriching
the life be it industry building which provides employment
to thousands of people, be it he who brings out real emotional
integration of various sections of society, a farmer who
strives to grow improved variety of grains and fruits
or those who by their writing, performance and actions
make life joyful.

Pursuing
excellence is the ambition of every human nature. It is
eternal journey - a journey replete with the rich canvas
of experience. People who pursue this journey have all
exhibited certain canonical attributes, creativity, motivation,
hard work, discipline, determination and dedication. Such
people serve as great motivation to individuals and corporations
all over. Foundation salutes these celebrities.